The Only Game in Town
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–12 · 1988

The Only Game in Town

By John E. Bibee

Part of the The Spirit Flyer series

A boy must choose between popularity and a mysterious path in Centerville.

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211 pages
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In Centerville, everyone competes to be the best, but newcomer Dan, hindered by a limp, finds himself at the bottom. When Mrs. Happy offers him a chance to rise to the top, Dan faces a dilemma: join the alluring Cobra Club or follow the mysterious Spirit Flyers with John and Susan Kramar. As he navigates this choice, Dan must decide what truly matters and what he's willing to sacrifice. Will he chase fleeting glory or discover a deeper purpose? Dive into a world of magic and mystery where every decision counts.

From the publisher

Daniel, a new boy in Centerville, struggles over whether to join the evil but tempting Cobra Club or align himself with the children who ride the Spirit Flyer bicycles.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
211
Reading age
6–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
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Publication
Published
June 28, 1988
Publisher
IVP
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780830812028

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